Originally written in the 1990s, the popular Not For Tourists Guide to New York City updates every year and is one of the better guide books for people looking to find unique things to do when visiting New York City. Grab a copy of the 2019 book for just $12 on Amazon.

The Not For Tourists Guide to New York City is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood dream guide designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy New Yorkers, commuters, business travelers, and, yes, tourists too. Each map is marked with user-friendly icons identifying NFT’s favorite picks around town, from essentials to entertainment, and includes invaluable neighborhood descriptions written by locals, highlighting the most important features of each area.